Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski to Host NBC’s Super Bowl Pre-Game Show

From NBC Sports.

OMG: Philly-born Tara Lipinski and Coatesville’s Johnny Weir, the two utterly fabulous figure skating divas (yes, we used “divas” purposely), will be joining NBC’s Super Bowl pre-game coverage this Sunday, and, no, this isn’t a joke.

The New York Post reported that Lipinski and Weir were added to the line-up to provide a “unique perspective:”

“During their inaugural Super Bowl broadcast, the dynamic duo will be doing regular spots from the tailgate party and interviewing celebrities…During the six-hour pregame show, their colorful commentary will be mixed in with the usual gridiron grind from seasoned sports broadcasters like Bob Costas, Josh Elliott and Dan Patrick. Expect to see more of the former skaters in the first three or four hours of the program, which kicks off at noon.”

Of course, the duo quickly took to Twitter to announce who they think will win the big game:

🏈 We have chosen 🏈 #SuperBowlXLIX #Patriots #Seahawks @JohnnyGWeir @Patriots pic.twitter.com/gDpJOFFiJT

— Tara Lipinski (@taralipinski) January 26, 2015

🏈 We have chosen 🏈 #SuperBowlXLIX #Patriots #Seahawks @JohnnyGWeir @Patriots pic.twitter.com/gDpJOFFiJT

— Tara Lipinski (@taralipinski) January 26, 2015